vermiculite ore assessment
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Vermiculite home insulation. Vermiculite contaminated with asbestos was produced as late as 1990 from a mine near Libby, Montana. The mined vermiculite ore contained amphibole asbestos. It was processed at 245 sites around the country, and contaminated vermiculite products were distributed nationally [ATSDR 2001a].
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The vermiculite workers are an example of the effect of amphibole asbestos at concentrations of ≈1% in the ore. The mortality experience of the two asbestos-exposed groups are distinctly similar. Each shows an elevated risk of lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis (a nonmalignant respiratory disease).
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The asbestos content of this product and the vermiculite ore have been measured as high as a few percent, but more often is considerably less. Interestingly, the majority of the amphibole-asbestos at the former mine are the non-regulated amphibole species winchite and richterite. ... [20] "Hazardous Materials: EPA's Assessment of Sites that ...
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Not all vermiculite contains asbestos, but 396,910 tons of the raw vermiculite ore processed between 1967 and 1992 at the West Dallas plant came from a mine in Li b by, Montana. That mine was shut ...
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vermiculite insulation is found in a building, evaluation for its potential asbestos content. traditionally involves collecting a sample from an attic or wall and …
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Vermiculite ·REPRODUCED ar ~ ~ INFORMATION NATIONAL TECHNICAL SERVICE ... Exposure Assessment for Asbestos-Contaminated Vermiculite by Gina H. Dixon, John Doria, J. Randall Freed, Patricia Wood, ... alum1num, and s1l1ca. The raw ore, when heated, expands (exfo11ates) to form low-dens1ty p1eces. Exfo11ated verm1cu11te 1s …
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Vermiculite Processing and Later Uses of the Site Vermiculite is a non-fibrous, platy mineral similar in form to mica and used in many commercial and consumer applications. Raw vermiculite ore is used in gypsum wallboard, cinder blocks, and many other products, and exfoliated vermiculite is used as loose fill insulation, as a fertilizer
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In 1984, the EPA performed an assessment of asbestos in public schools. They determined more than 8,500 schools contain friable asbestos. The agency estimated more than 3 million children were at risk of exposure at the time. ... The EPA identified 262 sites in 40 states that received shipments of asbestos-contaminated vermiculite ore …
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contaminated vermiculite from the Libby mine continues to be a subject of intensive study and public health concern (Horton et al., 2006). This document outlines a series of …
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Vermiculite ore was transported by rail from Libby, Montana. Site History 124,000 tons of raw ore containing amphibole asbestos was shipped to the ... asbestos in soil and dust. Off Site Sampling Jon Rinehart Site Assessment Manager USEPA, Region 6. Off-Site Sampling Soil Sampling was along the Hike and Bike trail 17 samples were collected by ...
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EPA conducted an assessment on the site and the surrounding properties between December 2013, and October 2015. Based on the sampling results collected during the …
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The assessment of the harmfulness of moulding sand does not only concern emissions to the atmosphere. What should also be remembered are the work environment and the frequent exposure of workers to large amounts of harmful substances. ... (perlite ore, vermiculite) are located between the grains of the moulding sand matrix. …
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The goal of this study was to determine if in situ near-infrared reflectance measurements, using portable spectrometers, could be used to reliably identify the source of vermiculite ore and therefore its potential to contain asbestos. The method developed can be used to determine vermiculite insulation's source and estimate its potential …
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As outlined in EPA's Strategy for Further Assessment of Vermiculite Sites, (10/08), EPA has targeted for further assessment 105 exfoliation sites that are believed to have received vermiculite ore from Libby, MT. Since implementation of the vermiculite strategy, site assessments are underway (56 sites) or complete (49 sites) at all of the sites.
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assessment of the toxicity of the asbestos in the Libby ore. Until it completes this assessment, EPA cannot be assured that the Libby site itself is cleaned to safe levels, nor will it know the extent to which the sites that received Libby ... received asbestos-contaminated vermiculite ore from a mine in Libby, Montana, and the results of these ...
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Exposure assessment. The mining, milling, and processing operations at Libby; ... Briefly, miners extracted vermiculite ore from an open-pit mine. The ore was processed in a dry mill (1935–1976) and/or two wet mills (1955–1990) that operated on Vermiculite Mountain. The resulting concentrate was shipped by railroad to processing …
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The site was an exfoliation facility that processed more than 100,000 tons of vermiculite ore from Libby mine. Exfoliation, a processing method in which ore is heated and "popped," is expected to have released more asbestos than other processing methods. The following document is one of the site-specific health consultations ATSDR and its state
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The vermiculite operations in Libby are a good example of the many ways people can be at risk of asbestos. In this example, mining of the asbestos- contaminated vermiculite ore in Libby resulted in asbestos exposures to. Vermiculite miners, contacts of miners and Libby vermiculite plant workers,
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Vermiculite itself is harmless, but unfortunately much of the vermiculite mined in the United States during the 20th century contained highly toxic tremolite asbestos. ... (2011). Asbestos: Risk Assessment, Epidemiology, and Health Effects. Boca Raton: Taylor & Francis. LaDou, J. et al. (2010, July). The Case for a Global Ban on Asbestos ...
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ASBESTOS (LAA) General Information. Libby Amphibole asbestos is a contaminant of vermiculite ore that was mined in Libby, Montana. Vermiculite is a silver-gold to gray- …
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Purpose The aim of this literature review is to investigate the role of the beneficiation stage in the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of metals and minerals with a focus on the flotation process. Methods The systematic literature search included LCA studies comprising the beneficiation stage in their system boundaries and resulted in 29 studies …
به خواندن ادامه دهیدwith asbestos from vermiculite ore that was received from Libby, Montana and processed at the former Vermiculite Northwest facility in Portland, Oregon. The evaluation focused on ways that people could have been or may be exposed to asbestos from vermiculite processed at this site from 1967 until it closed in 1994.
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Vermiculite is a naturally occurring mineral used in insulation (brand name "Zonolite"), construction, and gardening products. From 1924 -1989, most of the world's supply of raw vermiculite ore came from Libby, Montana. This ore is now known to contain a group of mineral fibers called "Libby Asbestos." Ore from the Libby mine was ...
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HUMAN HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT FOR VERMICULITE EXFOLIATION PLANT GAO 109 ENOREE, SOUTH CAROLINA . Prepared by: J.M. Waller Associates, Inc. 100 Hartsfield Centre Parkway, Suite 610 . ... Site received 5,225 tons of Libby ore between 1967 and 1985. The plant currently processes vermiculite from a local mine for use in …
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Anticipated contributions to GDP will nevertheless remain below one percent. Malawi has several minerals with economic potential, such as: uranium, phosphates (apatite), bauxite, kaolinitic, coal, kyanite, limestones, rare earths (including strontianite and monazite), graphite, sulphides (pyrite and pyrrhotite), titanium minerals, and ...
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Public health assessment, May 2003 [PDF – 2.72MB] Health consultation on mortality from asbestosis in Libby, Montana, ... Select mortality and cancer incidence among residents in various U.S. communities that received asbestos …
به خواندن ادامه دهیدThe EPA plans to continue assessment activities in several additional locations offsite. Assessment activities include soil sampling and air activity based sampling (ABS). ... 213,750 tons of raw vermiculite ore from the Zonolite Mine were shipped to the facility between 1967 and 1986. The Vermiculite Products facility is located at 3025 Maxroy ...
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&EPA EPA910-R-01-002 United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 10,1200 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101-1128 Feasibility for Identifying Mineralogical and Geochemical Tracers for Vermiculite Ore Deposits February, 2001 Prepared By David Frank and Lorraine Edmond U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of …
به خواندن ادامه دهیدAs outlined in EPA's Strategy for Further Assessment of Vermiculite Sites, (10/08), EPA has targeted for further assessment 105 exfoliation sites that are believed …
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geologic processes unrelated to vermiculite ore from Vermiculite Mountain and do not pose an unacceptable risk to human health. Specialized Sampling Asbestos fibers are hazardous when inhaled, so airborne LA is ... The Site-wide Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) estimated cancer and non-cancer risks from inhaling LA. Cancer
به خواندن ادامه دهیدASBESTOS-CONTAMINATED VERMICULITE. Overview. In response to reports it received about adverse human health impacts associ- ated with exposure to asbestos …
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Asbestos in South Carolina. Asbestos exposure was a common problem for South Carolinians, particularly those in the mining, textile and shipbuilding and ship repair industries. Although exposure threats were curbed over the past few decades, asbestos remains a threat for some state residents. Vermiculite ore, which contains trace …
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Removal Assessment A removal site evaluation has been conducted at the Site by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to an agency wide initiative to investigate vermiculite facilities that received vermiculite ore from the W.R. Grace vermiculite mine in Libby, Montana. The Site, also referenced as the "GAO 144 site" …
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In 2018, Wisconsin court ordered the owner of a closed foundry to pay more than $500,000 in fines and medical expenses for exposing workers to asbestos. Supervisors at the Grede Holdings plant in Berlin, Wisconsin, ordered employees to remove asbestos insulation from the roof of an inactive industrial oven in January 2012.
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Vermiculite Mining and Processing. Several geographical locations throughout northwest South Carolina contain vermiculite, a natural mineral mined and manufactured into soil conditioner, packing material, animal feed, and in automotive or construction parts. Vermiculite ore is not dangerous but it can contain traces of asbestos.
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This paper is a review discussing Rwanda's mineral reserves. It aims to identify challenges and opportunities for investment and development of the country's mining sector. Data were collected from the literature review including existing published books, articles, mining reports, and online documents on Rwandan mineral reserves from the …
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The purpose of this document is to present a broad strategy for prioritizing the further assessment of vermiculite sites that are potentially contaminated with asbestos- contaminated ore from Libby, Montana. Since 2000, EPA has evaluated over 271 sites …
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The EPA recommends that vermiculite insulation be left undisturbed. Airborne asbestos fibers present a health risk through inhalation, so the first step is to not disturb the material, which could release fibers into the air. If you disturb the insulation, you may inhale some asbestos fibers. The degree of health risk depends on how much and ...
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EnMAP (Environmental Mapping and Analysis Program) is a high-resolution imaging spectroscopy remote sensing mission that was successfully launched on April 1st, 2022. Equipped with a prism-based dual-spectrometer, EnMAP performs observations in the spectral range between 418.2 nm and 2445.5 nm with 224 bands and a high radiometric …
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Vermiculite ore is mined using open-pit methods. Beneficiation includes screening, flotation, drying in rotary or fluidized bed dryers, and expansion by exposure to high heat. …
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